Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has stated that Africans are not individuals who can be manipulated by the West for selfish interests.
In an interview with Nigeria-based television station News Central TV, he indicated that it’s long overdue for African countries to object to the rule and intimidation from the West.
“Ghana is a fertile ground for business; Africa must begin to assert our rights. We are not puppets and stooges of the West,” he added.
His comments come after parliament, on Wednesday, the February 28 2024, passed the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill.
The legislation prohibits lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activities and criminalizes their promotion, advocacy, and funding in the country.
The bill awaits approval from President Akufo-Addo for implementation.
The United States of America (USA) has warned that Ghana’s public health, media, civic spaces, and economy could be affected should the bill be endorsed.
In a statement, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the legislation threatens Ghana’s tradition of tolerance, peace, and respect for human rights.
Mr. Miller has called for a review of the bill to safeguard the rights of all individuals in Ghana, citing its inconsistency with the country’s values.
However, Sam George, who is also the proponent of the LGBTQ bill, has indicated that President Akufo-Addo must be confident enough to assent to the bill as Ghana stands to lose.
He emphasized that American businesses operate in Ghana to make profits and not because of LGBTQ-related agendas.
According to him, no American business owners in Ghana will cease operations if they are making huge profits just to oppose the country’s cultural values.
He added that whoever will not be comfortable with what the country supports can suspend their businesses, as those willing to will come and occupy their spaces.
“Well Ghana is a proud African Nation, first country in sub saharan Africa to gain independence and lead a light for the rest of Africa. I expect the leaders of our country, the president of our country to stand shoulder high and tell the American people you either do business on our terms or you can walk.
“American businesses that operate in Ghana are not here because of LGBTQ, they are here because they make a profit. If you are an American business working in Ghana and you turn 100 million dollars in profit every year, if you think that because we are protecting our cultural values and say no to LGBTQ you want to lose a 100 million dollars in profit, pack up and go another company to come to Ghana and do business, he added.
Unfortunately,we still have some Neo- colonialist Dimwitted twerps as Leaders in Africa. They have Nothing better to offer their own people because they
have always worked for the Colonial Western powers. GHANAIANS must now be extra Vigilant and clamp down on their enemies within without any mercy.